Theed Hangar rumbled with the deafening roar of the Corellian freighter leaving its bay. Sio Bibble glanced into the opening maw of the chamber to see the engines of the Millennium Falcon escaping Naboo's gravity. The cerulean glow of the primary engines speckled upon the night sky dotted with distant star systems. Queen Apailana positioned herself next to her aide; a worried look fleeting across her face. She was elected Queen of the Naboo just a few standard months ago, and already she felt she was embroiled into a war that was too soon. She had to serve her people. Would the information onboard that freighter help the cause of a rebellion, or allow her planet to be placed under strict Republic control?
Evidence was mounting in the rest of the galaxy of Chancellor Palpatine's infringements upon liberties. Her successor, Padmé Amidala had witnessed the intrusion of the Republic into the lives of the Coruscant citizenry. Padmé had entrusted Apailana with the safety of the Naboo and informed the Queen that other senators also feared the encroachment; Senator Organa from Alderaan, Senator Mothma from Chandrila among the notables. Apailana's heart sank. She feared the worse for her people, but also feared that if the information provided to Amidala was ever jeopardized the repercussions for the galaxy would be devastating.
"We can hope that those spies can make it to Senator Amidala on time, Governor."
"Senator Amidala has connections to the Jedi. The Jedi would find that holorecording useful. I hope that the information uncovered helps them understand who that Sith was on Naboo over a decade ago."
Queen Apailana retreated into the antechamber leading into the hangar bay. Sio Bibble heaved a long sigh as he made headway behind Apailana. Bibble's aging gait added to his burden. Could the information onboard the Falcon reach Senator Amidala and the Jedi in time? Sio Bibble wasn't a Force-sensitive, however he hoped that the Force would guide the personnel onboard the freighter to Amidala safely. Could Amidala's contacts with the Jedi find the information useful? The Jedi have searched for the identity of the Master Sith that assigned the assassin to Naboo all those years ago who killed the Jedi Master, Qui-Gon Jinn. Perhaps this is the vital clue to the mystery the Jedi have been hunting for.
Sio Bibble continued into the hallway, making his way back toward the Queen's chambers. The young couple onboard the Falcon had only been on the attention of the Naboo Royal House for a couple months. Young adults; recently graduated from their civil duties at the Naboo Academy, were about to undertake a responsibility greater than any; Jedi or military could ever perceive…